After hours on January 3 the State Department posted
the following Q and A statement on -- "Korea: Troop
Cutback."

Q and A follows:

GE 2 UNCLASSIFIED

Q: Have the U.S. and the ROKG agreed to a cutback in
U.S. force levels in South Korea?

A: No. There are no current plans to reduce U.S.
forces in Korea. The U.S. and the ROKG consult closely on
all security issues, including appropriate U.S. troop
strength. Over the years, the U.S. troop strength in Korea
has fluctuated in response to the North Korean threat and
specific needs. Any future changes will also be
evolutionary and be taken after consultations with the
ROKG.
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